Country Takes Over the 2025 MTV VMAs: Megan Moroney Makes History, Jelly Roll & Post Malone Wow Crowd

If you tuned in to the VMAs this year, you may have noticed something different: it wasn’t just about pop and hip-hop anymore. Country music finally got its own seat at the table! Megan Moroney made history before the main show even kicked off, earning the first-ever Best Country Award for her single “Am I Okay?”—right on the red carpet. Megan’s reaction was pure joy (and a little disbelief), with a winning smile and a down-to-earth speech that had fans grinning from ear to ear. Her victory was voted by loyal fans, showing just how powerful Nashville’s following can be.

Later in the night, Moroney proved she’s built for the big stage with a dazzling performance of “6 Months Later” on the Extended Play Stage, rocking a look that balanced country charm with MTV glam. Meanwhile, Bailey Zimmerman set the tone for first-time nominees, teaming up with Kid Laroi for a passionate rendition of “Lost,” showing exactly why he’s one of country’s fastest rising stars.

Jelly Roll performed "Loser" with Post Malone from their tour stop in Germany—a must-see crossover performance that had everyone talking. Post brought country-flavored energy and raw emotion, reminding the crowd that good stories and hard-fought journeys are at the heart of every great song.

These performances weren’t just a sideshow; they signaled the arrival of country music at one of pop culture’s biggest nights. For the first time ever, country wasn’t just watching the VMAs from the sidelines; country won it. And that’s something Nashville fans and artists will be celebrating for years to come.